rollicking

名詞

UK/ˈrɒl.ɪ.kɪŋ/
US/ˈrɑː.lɪ.kɪŋ/

定義 rollicking 名詞

  1. CountableUsually singular

    an instance in which someone is angrily reprimanded for wrongdoing

    • During halftime, the coach gave us a severe rollicking.

    • He received a rollicking from his manager for being late.

    • She got a rollicking from her boss for her careless mistake.

形容詞

UK/ˈrɒl.ɪ.kɪŋ/
US/ˈrɑː.lɪ.kɪŋ/

定義 rollicking 形容詞

  1. Before noun

    full of lively fun and high spirits; boisterous and energetic

    • The film was full of rollicking music and boisterous dance numbers.

    • They had a rollicking night at the party.

    • The book is praised as a rollicking tale of adventure and laughter.